Daisy
Daisy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Day's eye (referring to the flower).
Origin and history
Daisy is derived from an Old English phrase meaning 'day's eye', referring to the flower that opens its petals at sunrise. Though predominantly used as a feminine name, it has a long history of rare masculine usage in the United States. Today, it remains a traditional nature-inspired choice.
Popularity in the United States
632 babies in the United States have been named Daisy since 1880. It ranks #4044 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 23 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 61 |
| 1920-1930 | 72 |
| 1930-1940 | 84 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 151 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 46 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Old English 'dægesēage', meaning 'day's eye', because the flower opens at dawn.
- While predominantly female, over 600 boys in the United States have been officially named Daisy since 1880.